One measure was to move the 20% of the Tourist Development Tax revenue set aside for capital projects to the beach restoration fund for a period of one year.
Florida Rep. Greco says fixing Palm Coast's utility needs will require 'partnership across the board'
‘This is a significant issue that’s going to require partnership from a number of levels,’ Florida House Rep. Sam Greco said.
Ormond Beach City Commission approves Walmart expansion
Rather than an 18-month timeframe to fix the western buffer, the commission directed Walmart to improve that area within three months as a condition for their approval.
Hammock Beach Golf Resort's 3rd annual Food & Wine Classic will be bigger than ever
The Food & Wine Classic will have 41 different drink options and 11 different food plates, including a Florida-German beer garden. The event will also have it’s first golf tournament.
Ormond Beach City Commissioners cut budget to reduce tax rate increase to 7.66%
Ormond Beach City Commissioners cut the city’s proposed property tax rate for the next fiscal year by about 0.04 mills during their workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Team mash up: There will be a lot of familiarity, energy and excitment in the 17th annual Potato Bowl
Several Matanzas, Flagler Palm Coast football players have been on the other side
Flagler County to purchase 3,800 acres of Wildlife Corridor for conservation for $6 million
The funding is through state-appropriated money that must be used to purchase land in the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Friends of the Ormond Beach Library receive $1,000 donation
The donation came from Local Souls, a nonprofit founded by two local sisters.
In rare denial, Palm Coast Council sides with Hargrove business owners to reject concrete batch plant
The council voted 5-0 to deny the application. Among environmental questions was the concern that approve this would open the door to more industrial-intense applications in the future.
Ormond Beach’s Misty Kingsley named Social Services Professional of the Year by FHCA
The award by the Florida Health Care Association recognizes an outstanding social services professional.
My View: Steps headed in right direction on animal research
‘Animal experiments are expensive, often completely ineffective and come at a steep cost ethically.’
Palm Coast business owner Michael Brick dies in motorcycle crash
Brick’s motorcycle hit a car turning into his lane on U.S. 1 at Whiteview Parkway.
Flagler School Board's Derek Barrs expects September Senate confirmation for his new job
Barrs’ final board meeting could be Aug. 26. He is slated to be confirmed as the head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Seabreeze ties Astronaut in kickoff classic, prepares for Spruce Creek in opener
Luke Zboch boots two field goals, Cash Kurz grabs an interception against the War Eagles.
Mainland bucks Kowboys by one point in kickoff classic
The Buccaneers defeated Osceola 14-13 with two touchdowns and a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
Letter: Needs should be justified before raising Ormond Beach property taxes
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Matanzas cheerleaders Madi Terry, Jada Wirt are two-time UCA All-Americans
Eight Pirates cheerleaders were selected as All-Americans at UCA camp this summer.
My View: Examining Volusia County Schools' budget is a School Board member's responsibility
School Board member Donna Brosemer asks, ‘Should public bodies base their actions on their defined obligations, or only on whether they believe the public cares?’
Jeffrey Kingdon receives DAV's Miles Draper Award for Outstanding Veteran
Kingdon designs handmade wooden plaques for veterans in Florida.
Flagler County Commissioner Hansen will not run for reelection in 2026
Commissioner Greg Hansen has served on the board since 2017. ‘It’s been a great ride,’ he said.
